Japan's upcoming foreign worker system is drawing attention to the shortage of Japanese language teachers needed to support workers entering the country.
Of RM1 billion in financing approved by Malaysia's digital banks, 34% went to unserved and underserved customers, per BNM's newly introduced DIME Framework.
Malaysia's Deputy Minister called on Japanese firms to move beyond assembly into IC design, advanced packaging, and R&D, citing shared value over cost efficiency.
Indonesia wants two SMRs by 2034. The Philippines targets 2032. Thailand has a 600-MW goal. Vietnam has a signed deal. ASEAN's nuclear era is no longer theoretical.